Glensound GS-CU001D MkII V1

Commentary Unit 3-Users Multi Purpose with Extra Talkback 

The Glensound GS-CU001D MkII is a highly versatile commentary unit. It is designed after close consultation with end users and the result is a standalone unit which offers a wide range of facilities and it is equally at home on the terraces, as it is in a studio. This version has electronically balanced audio input & output circuits. In addition to the normal features of the GS-CU001 MkII, the D version provides a talkback channel between the 2 commentators.

Three front panel inputs are mic/line switchable with selectable 48v phantom power. The front panel also has a small gain adjustment pot. Mic on/off switches can be selected in on/off mode or in cough mode. There is a global low frequency cut that can be selected on or off, and a preset compressor/limiter per input.

Each input has a direct discrete output on the rear panel along with a mixed output of all of the inputs, all on XLR. The mixed output is also available on an un-balanced 3.5mm jack socket as a local record. The direct output levels can be set in 3 positions:

1: 0dB + limiter: This is the normal operation and it limits peak levels.

2: 0dB: This feeds the output with an un-compressed nominal level of 0dB, for when the peak signal level will be controlled by outboard equipment.

3: -20dB: This feeds the output with a nominal level of -20dB providing extra headroom.

There are 3 common talkback circuits with individual buttons on the two main commentators’ sections (Position B's input cannot be switched to a talkback output). The operation of the talkback buttons features Config+ for configuring in different modes.

The GS-CU001D MkII version features an extra talkback circuit and headphone monitoring pot at the bottom of the top panel. This is a direct talkback link between the two main commentators, allowing them to talk to each other, switching their live mics off air as they do so.

There are two main commentator monitoring sections, each with two separate 6.35mm A or B gauge jack sockets for headphones. In this way, the centre position B commentator can choose to share the monitoring of commentator A or C.

There are 5 common external sources available for monitoring, plus an additional control which is the sum of the other 2 commentators/inputs. The GS-CU001D MkII also features the additional pot that is the talkback return from the other commentator. 

Each of the 7 pots has variable level control and left/both/right switching allowing commentator A and C to achieve their desired mix and balance levels. The sidetone control is located on the rear panel for commentator A and C to adjust the level of their own voice. There is a 7 segment LED PPM meter.

Features:

• Positions for 3 commentators 3 x mic/line inputs with 48v phantom power
• Individual outputs plus a mixed output
• 5 external inputs for monitoring plus sidetone
• Output compressor / limiter
• 3 common talkback outputs with Config+ push buttons
• Direct talkback channel between the two commentator positions
• Electronically balanced inputs and outputs
• 7 segment LED PPM